Rivet installation standard in aerospace / military world?

Rivet installation standard in aerospace / military world?

Does anyone know of a general standard from SAE or ASME (etc) that describes the proper installation of rivets? I used to refer to MIL-STD-403, but that has been inactivated by the powers that be, so I can not reference it on drawings (although the data seems useful). Is there a superseding document for this?

Thanks in advance.

RE: Rivet installation standard in aerospace / military world?

Typically, the aircraft SRM is the best reference for fastener installation, since many of the aircraft manufacturers use their own hole tolerances, etc. I normally work primarily in the military world and a good general reference is T.O. 1-1A-8 "Structural Hardware". It includes rivets, Hi-Loks, bolts, screws, Heli-coils, etc.

RE: Rivet installation standard in aerospace / military world?

It looks like Mil-R-47196 has been superseded by NASM 47196 and covers buck type rivets. For blind rivets, NASM 47195 seems appropriate. As for AC43.13-1B, I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the guidance.

I'm still open to any more suggestions ...

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